Pacifier use in children: a review of recent literature.
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چکیده
Pediatric dentists are generally well aware of the oral implications of nonnutritive sucking (NNS). NNS via digit or pacifier can effect changes in the occlusion, including openbite, excessive overjet, and possibly posterior crossbite. Skeletal changes have also been attributed to NNS. There is some evidence that pacifiers may do less harm to the dentition, particularly because pacifier habits are often spontaneously shed at about 2 to 4 years of age. Digit habits are more likely to persist into the school-age years and can require appliance therapy for discontinuation. Thus, some authorities suggest that pacifiers be recommended for infants who engage in NNS. While pediatric dentists understand the oral and perioral effects of pacifiers, they may be less well versed in other aspects of pacifier use that have been reported in the medical, nursing, chemical, and psychological literature. This paper provides reviews of literature concerning the role of pacifier NNS in 4 areas: (1) sudden infant death syndrome; (2) breast-feeding; (3) otitis media and other infections; and (4) safety. Knowledge of current literature in these areas may assist pediatric dentists with their decisions of whether to recommend or discourage pacifier use in infants.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatric dentistry
دوره 25 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003